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Sep 2022
5m 37s

Bindi Irwin Read by Jacqueline Green

REBEL GIRLS
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Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a zoo and took care of animals like lizards, snakes, and anteaters every day. A girl who would one day share her love of protecting animals with the WHOLE world! Her name is Bindi Irwin. You can find Bindi in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with t ... Show More
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